Cultural Competency
Youth who face prejudice and discrimination by virtue of their identity, life experience, or family circumstances disproportionately experience teen pregnancy and HIV/STI infection. Such young people may include youth of color, those from low-income families, immigrants, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth (GLBTQ). Research often focuses on the socioeconomic factors—such as poverty, family distress, and access to health care—which contribute to teenage sexual risks. However, researchers focus little attention on the effects of discrimination that is based on age, race, gender, class, and sexual orientation.
Advocates for Youth encourages you to understand the impact of prejudice and discrimination on vulnerable adolescents and to emphasize youth empowerment and cultural competency when working with youth. Click below for more information:
What You Should Know
Lesson Plans
Resources
- YouthResource.Com—Support for GLBTQ Youth (Page will open in new window.)
- MySistahs.Org—Sexual Health Resources for Young Women of Color (Page will open in new window.)
- AmbienteJoven.Org—Apoyo para Jóvenes GLBTQ (Page will open in new window.)
Advocates' Publications on Cultural Competence
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